Field Partner

Having launched our updated edition of the Antioch Factor last year, course author Ross Paterson answered questions from learners who have taken the Antioch Factor course. This will be a deeper dive into the material of the course and will be helpful for anybody, regardless of whether you have taken the course or not. If you'd like to take the Antioch Factor, check it out here: https://learn.f...

Hold on to your hats - David and Joyce have had some astounding stories of God showing up when they needed him most! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go back and check it out for more amazing testimonies. We were privileged to interview two legends in the Kingdom—David and Joyce Lamb. Their stories of divine provision, angelic encounters, and healing will leave you more aware than ever t...

We were privileged to interview two legends in the Kingdom—David and Joyce Lamb. Their stories of divine provision, angelic encounters, and healing will leave you more aware than ever that the Kingdom of God is truly at hand! Moments of God at work are always a huge encouragement, and this interview is packed with ‘only God’ moments. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VN_e62s_s_M Get...

We've already covered a lot of ground with the wonderful Rod & Ruthie Gilbert, including their story of falling in love, facing tradegy in remote India, and start a family on the mission field. Now, we move onto a new phase, along with new challenges. Their stories are amazing, and the wisdom they have gained is profound! Don't miss this! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vg-POW-...

We've been longing to share the story of the amazing Rod and Ruthie Gilbert with you. From meeting whilst Rod was on the mission field, to starting their family in the thick of Gospel work in India, Rod and Ruthie have experienced ups, downs and seen God work in their lives countless times over! This is part one of a fantastic interview not to be missed. Part 2 will be coming soon!

We had a fantastic launch webinar for our latest course - Caring for TCKs. We heard from Dean of Studies Ben, and a range of other TCK voices from across the globe! You can catch up with the recording here. We're so excited about this course, which addresses a real need in the world of crossing cultures. We start by defining what it means to be a TCK, then delve into the distinctive traits tha...

Enjoy the wisdom and inspiration of over a century combined missions experience, as we sit down with our founders, Ross & Christine Paterson, sharing about their respective journies to the mission field, their complicated journey to marriage, and the ups and downs of serving multiple nations in the far East for decades. They make a great team! Ross and Christine went to the field without any t...

In this launch event, we shared the exciting launch of our new courses, website and community, plus an exciting launch offer! Grab it before 8th March using the code LAUNCH50 fieldpartner.org/courses Margaret Atwood called the saying 'What you don't know won't hurt you “a dubious maxim: sometimes what you don't know, she says, can hurt you very much.” I would agree, especially when...

We're thrilled to introduce Ben, our new Dean of Studies for FieldPartner English. A proper Third Culture Kid, Ben's experience and skillset makes him the perfect fit for this new role, so before he started officially, we managed to sit down and get to know him a little more. Growing up as a missionary kid had a range of challenges, not least when he returned 'home' to the UK and f...

When Nicola and husband Simon were called out of a comfortable life into the poorest communities, they had no idea they'd end up serving in slums in Uganda. Nicola's story is an incredible exploration of steps of faith, seeing how God can bring incredible transformation to the most dire situations. You'll come away from this interview smiling, inspired and challenged! Check out Nicola&...

FieldPartner Founders Ross & Christine Paterson were interviewed at their sending church, Trinity Cheltenham about their story, as part of a series entitled 'But God'. We trust you will find it encouraging and stirring! --- fieldpartner.org/linktree --- Check out the 'FieldPartner Foundations' podcast for Ross Paterson's sermons and biblical teaching.

Having grown up in Cyprus, being married to Jessica – who is South African – and with four children who were born in the UK but grew up in the Middle East, Andy is no stranger to crossing cultures! In this insightful interview he shares his experiences and lessons learned from years serving in Istanbul, as well as other nations. Currently based at Reading Family Church in the UK as their Teaching...

We had the chance to sit down with Samuel and hear a little about his cross-cultural story. Hailing from rural Sweden, Samuel's parent's service as missionaries had a significant impact on his own life, as he too has served in cross-cultural contexts, particularly with young people, and now as a husband to Joy, from Taiwan, he has a new insight being in a cross-cultural marriage. It's...

This special episode is a recording of a live event we hosted with Tony Horsfall on the topic of working from a place of rest. To watch the video recording of the event, visit  fieldpartner.org/change At some point in our lives, we all face different types of changes that can lead to feelings of loss and grief. It could be as simple as switching jobs or as profound as losing a loved one. Change ca...

Our latest interview is with Lori Rogers, who leads MomentumYes, an exciting mission mobilisation organisation. Their free, 6-part video course is quickly spreading all around the world to over 50 nations, with multiple language translations in the pipeline! We had a great discussion, and discovered that we share the same heart - that every Christian has a vital role to play in fulfilling the grea...

Dr Mary Ho serves as the International Executive Leader of All Nations International, a global Christian missions organization. In this current role, Dr. Ho provides leadership and direction for All Nations which has grown to four hubs and 400 cross-cultural workers in more than 40 countries. This is a wonderful interview, that is a little different from our others, reflective of Mary's role...

For security reasons, we can't share their real names, but Greg and Lisa have a story that is well worth hearing. After serving unreached people in China, they were interrogated by the Chinese Secret Police, and forced to leave. They have moved to Cape Town in South Africa, where they now serve refugees. These faithful servants of the gospel candidly share their walk, and the struggles it has brou...

Elizabeth and her husband Jonathan were missionaries to Cambodia. They returned to America during Covid lockdown in a sudden and difficult end to their years of ministry. During their time on the field, and since, they have dedicated much time to creating blogs, books, podcasts and more to share their wisdom and reflections, often on taboo subjects. Their book, Serving Well: Help for the Wannabe,...

Our interview with Reuben Inwe is a fascinating one. His own story of encountering the Lord on a bus in Nigeria, then being led to serve and plant a church in a specific city in the north of England, is both dramatic and impacting. However, it is his challenge to the church in the West to believe more thoroughly in the gospel itself that was the most hard-hitting! Sometimes it is good for us to ha...

Michael Prest is the director of our partner, UFM Worldwide . In this thought-provoking interview, he shares his personal story and how that led him to his current role today at UFM, an organisation that works to foster and nurture the role of the sending church in raising up and supporting cross-cultural missionaries. Read Michael's excellent guest post on our blog - The Privilege of Being a Send...

Bev Gigney founded a children's home called Dove's Wings during her years serving in China, having had a clear call to go and work with children in that nation. Along her journey she experienced setbacks and tragedy, which sadly led to her having to leave the mission field very suddenly. An important part of her journey was her return, where she found the post-field life equally difficult, but can...

Joann Pittman was born as a 'Third Culture Kid' to missionary parents in Pakistan. But little did she know that during her childhood, seeds were being sown that led her to another nation that captured her heart: China. After many years of experience teaching there, Joann has now returned to the USA, where is the Vice President of Partnerships and China Engagement at ChinaSource, an excellent and r...

After a season of cross-cultural preparation and discernment, David and Vicki worked as missionaries for 20 years in Turkey before their return to the US. They have a strong desire to equip churches to send their missionaries well, with proper preparation and support which led them to create Equipping Servants International, as well as writing David's excellent and practical book: Mission Smart -...

This special episode is a recording of a live event we hosted with Tony Horsfall on the topic of working from a place of rest. To watch the video recording of the event, visit fieldpartner.org/workfromrest . Tony looked at the important question: How can we joyfully sustain ministry over the long haul of life? The biggest mistake we can make in ministry is to try and work for God rather than work...

Alan and Jan Kilpatrick have lived a wide-ranging and varied life in ministry and mission, most recently serving in Mozambique. This interview contains their remarkable story of a real-life journey - one with many twists and turns! From church conflict to suffering from depression, their testimony is one of faith and courage in many different contexts. Discover more about Iris at irisglobal.org.uk...